About The Song
“Flashdance… What a Feeling” is a song performed by Irene Cara for the soundtrack of the film “Flashdance.” Here are the details:
Title: Flashdance… What a Feeling
Artist: Irene Cara
Genre: Pop, Dance, Soundtrack
Release Date: April 1983
Album: What a Feelin’ (1983)
Songwriters: Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey, Irene Cara
Key Themes: “Flashdance… What a Feeling” is an uplifting and inspirational song that captures the exhilaration and freedom of dancing. The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and the joy that comes from expressing oneself through dance. The song became synonymous with the theme of the film “Flashdance,” which revolves around the life of a young dancer pursuing her dreams.
Musical Style: The song features a vibrant and energetic pop-dance sound, characteristic of the 1980s. Irene Cara’s powerful vocals, combined with the infectious melody and a driving beat, create a sense of celebration and optimism. The electronic elements in the production contribute to the song’s contemporary and danceable feel.
Cultural Impact: “Flashdance… What a Feeling” became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1984 and a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song’s association with the film helped propel it to commercial success and cultural prominence.
Legacy: The song has endured as one of the iconic tracks of the 1980s. Its memorable chorus and motivational lyrics continue to resonate, and it is often featured in compilations of ’80s music. Irene Cara’s performance of “Flashdance… What a Feeling” remains a significant contribution to the pop and dance music landscape.
“Flashdance… What a Feeling” not only marked Irene Cara’s success as a singer but also became a symbol of the vibrant and energetic pop culture of the 1980s. Its catchy and empowering nature has solidified its place as a classic anthem of the era.
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Lyrics
“Flashdance… What A Feeling”
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But a slow glowing dream
That your fear seems to hide
Deep inside your mindAll alone, I have cried
Silent tears full of pride
In a world made of steel
Made of stone
Well, I hear the music
Close my eyes, feel the rhythm
Wrap around, take a hold of my heart
What a feeling
Being’s believing
I can have it all
Now I’m dancing for my life
Take your passion
And make it happen
Pictures come alive
You can dance right through your life
Now I hear the music
Close my eyes, I am rhythm
In a flash, it takes hold of my heart
What a feeling, being’s believing
I can have it all
Now I’m dancing for my life
Take your passion
And make it happen
Pictures come alive
Now I’m dancing through my life
What a feeling
What a feeling (I am music now)
Being’s believing (I am rhythm now)
Pictures come alive
You can dance right through your life
What a feeling (I can really have it all)
What a feeling
(Pictures come alive when I call)
I can have it all (I can really have it all)
Have it all (pictures come alive when I call)
(Call, call ,call, call, what a feeling)
I can have it all (being’s believing)
Being’s believing (take your passion)
(Make it happen) Make it happen
(What a feeling) What a feeling